Episode 14: Planting and eating sustainably with Cheryl Hadland

Cheryl Hadland, Founder, and Managing Director at Tops Day Nurseries, joins Alistair Bryce-Clegg in this episode to talk about practical ways to adopt a more sustainable approach in Early Years settings. Overcoming challenges Cheryl shares her passion for planting and eating sustainably, offering practical tips and guidance to overcome some of the challenges practitioners may…

17 March 2023

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Tim Holmes: How outdoor learning benefits wellbeing

Dr Tim Holmes, TTS Talking Outdoor Spaces panelist, shares the importance of outdoor leaning and how this benefits wellbeing. Last year, researchers from the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Exeter, Kings College London, University College London and Pennsylvania State published the results of an 8-year study into the effectiveness of school based mindfulness training on the…

16 March 2023

Cheryl Hadland Podcast Series 1

Episode 13: Recycling and reusing in the Early Years with Cheryl Hadland

Cheryl Hadland, Founder, and Managing Director at Tops Day Nurseries, joins Alistair Bryce-Clegg in this episode to talk all things sustainability in the Early Years. Reusing and recycling Cheryl explains the importance of recycling and reusing in the Early Years, sharing practical tips to help make your resources go further and, in return, adopt a more sustainable…

15 March 2023

Early Years Podcast TTS

Meet Podcast Guest: Sarah Lawfull

After 20 years as a primary, then early years teacher, Sarah escaped to the woods, joining the Oxfordshire Forest School Service. Using the Forest School approach with SEND groups, schools, and early years settings, she witnessed the transformational impact of Forest School on the children, staff, and families she worked with. The Forest School impact As…

15 March 2023

Niki Buchan Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 12: Creating engaging outdoor learning experiences with Niki Buchan

In this episode, International Educational Consultant and nature-based learning advocate, Niki Buchan, offers practical suggestions for creating a positive ethos for nature-based learning in all different types of environments. Taking learning outdoors During her conversation with Alistair, Niki encourages practitioners to consider the following: 🌳 Take children's learning beyond the setting by visiting local parks and…

8 March 2023

Outdoor Primary TTS

How active is your playground?

Looking for ways to get children more active at break and lunchtimes? In this blog, Philippa Youlden shares her advice and top tips. When I think back to my time at school and what I played at break and lunchtime, it was usually some kind of ball game, skipping or elastics (French skipping). Others chose to…

2 March 2023

Outdoor Primary TTS

Outdoor Learning – 7 Activity Ideas and Inspiration

We all know and understand the many different benefits of outdoor learning. So, to help with taking learning outside, here are 7 different activity ideas which have all been inspired by our TTS Outdoor Learning Collections. Physical Development Use a movement dice or make a set of movement cards to use. Ask children to roll…

24 February 2023

Outdoor Primary TTS Webinars

Watch our Outdoor Spaces Webinar On-Demand!

Did you miss the live Outdoor Spaces webinar? Don't worry, you can now catch-up on the FULL webinar on-demand! Our panel of experts discuss how outdoor environments can enhance children's learning opportunities. Featuring guest speakers, Catriona Woodward, Dr Tim Holmes, Professor Stephen Heppell, James Clarke and TTS Talking host, Steve Bollar. The views expressed throughout this webinar…

24 February 2023

Niki Buchan Outdoor Podcast Series 1

Episode 11: Enhancing your outdoor provision with Niki Buchan

During episode 11 of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast, International Educational Consultant and nature-based learning advocate, Niki Buchan, encourages practitioners to be more flexible and reflective (and a lot less fearful!) in their approach to outdoor provision. International approaches Niki has worked in settings worldwide and has a wealth of expertise and knowledge when it…

23 February 2023

Early Years Podcast TTS

Meet Podcast Guest: Cheryl Hadland

Cheryl Hadland is the founder and Managing Director of Tops Day Nurseries, Aspire Training Team, and the founder and chair of GECCO (Green Early Years Champions for Change) - a charity that helps the early years sector become more sustainable. After 35 years working in early years, Cheryl believes that the sector has a vital responsibility…

23 February 2023

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